True love stories never go out of style, especially when God writes the script. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Gary Bauer welcomes John and Marylois Gibson, married 53 years and longtime friends of Dr. Dobson. This remarkable couple shares their journey from reluctant blind date to deep discipleship, and how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary adventures.
Everyday Heroes Who Are Passionate for Mentoring and Equipping the Next Generation, Part 1
About Our Guest(s)
Jon Gibson is a real estate developer with a focus on residential and business properties. In addition, he is a former U.S. Air Force pilot and president of Jon Gibson Company. Jon and his wife, Marylois, possess the hearts of philanthropists, and a passion to preserve the traditional family. They also care deeply about helping “at risk” youth reach their full potential. The Gibsons have two adult children and several grandchildren.
Marylois Gibson graduated from Loma Linda University with a B.S. in dental hygiene. She served in this field full-time until she married her husband, Jon. After the couple moved to the Sacramento area, Marylois earned a M.S. in nutrition from U.C. Davis while working part-time. She has two children, which she proudly homeschooled and raised with Jon in a loving, Christian home. She continues to have a heart for young people and encourages them to realize their God-given potential. Marylois’ passion for “at risk” youth to reach their full potential has kept her active in the local church, where she teaches and works with young people and mentors teens. She also serves on the board of Firm Foundations Romania, a ministry providing acute care to orphans.
